Re: no, really, my 200q windows work now

[Orin Eman <orin@WOLFENET.com>]

> But the larger question remains, what am I going to do about those other 
> about-to-break wires?

Splice them too.

Might this be a safety-related wiring problem that I 
> could get Audi to fix if I bitch enough? Or would windows, seat memory, and 
> mirrors be "convenience" items not related to safe vehicle operation (in their 
> view)?

They won't fix it.  Probably call it a wear item.

Anyone BTDT, does the door harness unplug from the rest of the chassis 
> harness (like at those five plugs at the aux relay panel maybe?), how much 
> would it cost, how much do you have to take apart to replace it? How many more 
> questions can I come up with?

It did on the 86 5k, but you have to take the door apart to get it out.
I once spliced about 18 wires in one of these harnesses.  I recommend
a soldering gun and heat shrink tubing.

Don't bother asking the dealer the price of one of these harnesses,
I think the 86 version was $180 or so.

> Have you checked under your door wireways lately?

...should be one of the first places to look when anything controlled
by a switch in the drivers door starts acting up.

Orin.